News Archive

August 2021
31 Aug 2021
Sandvik bolsters Toro LHD line up with LH515i
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions says it is launching a new, higher-capacity 15-t size class...
31 Aug 2021
China’s Frey New Energy focuses on custom-made lithium batteries for mining and tunnelling
Frey New Energy is a lithium-ion battery manufacturer located in Xuzhou, China, and the company...
31 Aug 2021
Master Drilling’s Mobile Tunnel Borer heads to Anglo’s Mogalakwena mine
Master Drilling is readying its Mobile Tunnel Borer (MTB) technology for a contract at Anglo...
31 Aug 2021
Autonomous dozing offers major potential benefits in mine-site rehabilitation
Mine-site rehabilitation generally includes a significant earthworks component, the scale of which may include considerable...
31 Aug 2021
Swick to start testing prototype fully-electric mobile diamond drill rig in October
A prototype of Swick Mining Services' Gen3 E-Rig, the first fully-electric mobile diamond drill rig...
31 Aug 2021
Komatsu and Vale’s DynaCut Garson collaboration to be highlighted at MINExpo
Komatsu and Vale are set to reveal more about their underground hard-rock mechanised cutting technology...
31 Aug 2021
Nornickel invests almost $82 million in 2021 in new underground mining equipment for its Polar Division
Since early 2021, Nornickel has procured 21 units of new machinery for Polar Division's nickel,...
31 Aug 2021
ABB extends and expands hoist service agreement with LKAB at Kiruna
ABB has signed a long-term agreement with LKAB to provide service to 12 mine hoists...
31 Aug 2021
Speedcast makes new connections in the DRC with Mining Company Katanga contract
Speedcast, a communications and IT services provider, says it has been selected by Mining Company...
31 Aug 2021
Strata Worldwide sets down Canada roots in NORCAT Underground Centre
Strata Worldwide is expanding into the Canadian market with a new partnership and office at...
31 Aug 2021
Mine cooling solution set for 2022 start up at MMG’s Dugald River zinc mine
MMG’s Dugald River mine, in Queensland, Australia, is designing, supplying and installing a A$20 million...
31 Aug 2021
Nordchem bolts Soltimum and Soltiflot onto mining chemicals offering
Nordchem, a Canada-based mining chemical company, has announced the acquisition of the product lines Soltimum...